1. Sushi-san
9.2
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 26 tips and reviews
Meghan Preuss: Love it! Service was great and food/cocktails were awesome. Love the chicken nuggets, wasabi hamachi roll and sizzling rice.
charleen: tempura japanese sweet potato , prime skirt steak , dry aged NY strip, and of course 🍣
ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it
2. Kasama
9.2
1001 N Winchester Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 8 tips and reviews
JK: Try Lumpia Shanghai, classic Filipino egg rolls served with sweet chili sauce and charred corn with asparagus, scallion mayo, and wasabi tobiko
Edward Forte: Pastries are so good and breakfast so yummy. I had the mushroom adobo, basque tart, and truffle croissant
Marc: As seen on The Bear
6. Butcher & The Burger
8.8
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Side · 108 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Here, diners decide among ten patties, ranging from grass-fed beef and elk to free-range turkey. That’s before the buns (split-top egg, pretzel) and specialty toppings (wasabi mayo, pickle chips). Read more.
Patrick Cuttica: For the Paleo folks like myself, this place does the lettuce "bun" right - whole beef patty & all toppings were neatly encased in the lettuce shell. Wasabi mayo is perfect amount of hotness & flavor!
Trevor Hanson: Pretzel bun is a must, as well as the Kennebec fries!
Steve Smith: The "Mike's Special" are improvised after you tell the chef what you like. Definitely sit at the bar and get some (you may need a reservation.) Anything with fresh wasabi sauce is excellent!
Andy Swindler: My favorite sushi in Chicago for years. Skip the menu, order a Mike's special or four. Fish & chips is always a good starter. Bring a libation donation for the chef!
Vino Mazzei: Always ask for the chefs' choice (special). Best sushi in Chicago.
12. Wang's
7.7
3317 N Broadway St (at Aldine), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews
Kristopher John: Great staff, great atmosphere, great cocktails (and good too!). Try a Chasing The Dragon, Wasabi Fries, and the Fried Chicken Bites for sure!
Khari Shelton: this is my go-to spot for good cocktails. such a great chill vibe
Kirk Trotsky: PEAR MARTINI MAKES ME OH SO HAPPY! DRINK UP! CHEERS!
13. Frontier
7.8
1072 N Milwaukee Ave (at W. Thomas St.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Noble Square · 79 tips and reviews
Krista: The ahi tuna sandwich with rosemary fries is great (mmm wasabi) and a very generous portion. Big enough to split, IMHO.
Altagracia Montilla: White hummus is a great way to start the evening. Duck tacos are a great choice if you're not looking to order a large dish- the juicy, seasoned duck meat will please an appetite.
Melanie V: Don't get the mimosas! Its fake oj and really not impressive.
14. Aji Ichiban
7.4
2117A Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Armour Square · 12 tips and reviews
Dave Havlicek: try the wasabi peas
Jonathan Ferrera: Aji Ichiban has an extensive selection of candies, not just sweet, but salty as well. Look for unexpected flavors of familiar products like Oreos and Kit-Kats.
Time Out Chicago Kids: A kid in this candy store is akin to Alice falling through the rabbit hole, exposing a magical world of colorful candies and samples to start the sugar rush before even dropping a dime. Read more.